Making Disciples for Life is the triennial emphasis of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is a partnership between individuals, congregations, districts and the Synod to evangelize the lost, retain the faithful, strengthen congregations, and plant churches and schools. Conferences, grants and a resource center comprise the means by which resources are shared and utilized to benefit the work of the church.
A dynamic, searchable directory of church and ministry resources for individual or congregational use by LCMS workers and laity.
This is an opportunity for laypeople, pastors and church workers to discuss what is different and what is the same as we confess to the world the certainty found in the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
New Bible studies address the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding the church of God’s Word and promises for difficult times.
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, Director of Witness & Outreach and Revitalization for the LCMS.
Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor, pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Bronx, New York.
This past fall and winter, teams composed of one member each from the Boards for National and International Mission met in person or via Zoom with every district of the Synod.
An upcoming seminar will explore ways for those involved in life ministry or advocacy to reach the unchurched with the Gospel.
MDFL district grant: $10,000 kick-start grant for new church plants with preference given to multi-ethnic opportunities.
MDFL congregation grant: $1,000 grant for a multi-ethnic outreach project.
A limited number of MDFL grants are available. For more information email grants@lcms.org.
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